Thailand: Where Ancient Spirits Dance with Neon Lights

Thailand’s welcome envelops you in a sensory embrace of incense smoke, lemongrass, and diesel fumes. This is a country of profound contradictions: golden temples share streets with go-go bars, monk...

Hawaii: Raw Between Tide Pools and Sacred Peak

The real Hawaii lives between sunrise and salt spray, where morning divers surface with dinner and volcanic earth still steams beneath your feet. Forget the flower leis and poolside mai tais – this...

Sicily: An Insider's Guide to the Island Where Time Stands Still

Sicily reveals itself slowly – in hidden swimming holes carved by ancient rivers, in family osterias where recipes haven't changed for centuries, in sunset gatherings where locals sip Grillo as the...

Where Paradise Meets the Screen - The World's Most Cinematic Luxury Hotels

Television has a remarkable way of transporting us to breathtaking destinations, showcasing luxury hotels that make us pause mid-episode and start planning our next escape. From Mediterranean coa...

Enter the Grid: ALPAKA’s Cyberpunk EDC Experience

Our Docklands flagship store and studio recently lit up with neon and futuristic energy for ALPAKA’s Cyberpunk-themed event—a night where style met the streets of tomorrow. The Look Machine56’s r...

Carrying LOUD: Design That Speaks Up at Melbourne Design Week 2025

On 18 May 2025, we transformed our Docklands workshop into something unexpected. ALPAKA Labs – our new experimental design studio – opened its doors with Carrying LOUD, a boundary-pushing exhibiti...

GEAR UP & GO: ALPAKA’s WEEKEND TRAVEL QUIVERS

Not all weekends are created equal. Some call for urban exploration, others demand beach relaxation, and a few might whisper for wilderness wandering. Whatever your plans, having the right gear com...

WEEKEND WANDERLUST: 10 EUROPEAN GEMS FOR SPRING & SUMMER ESCAPES 🇪🇺

Europe in spring and summer is pure magic – the continent shakes off its winter chill, outdoor cafés spill onto cobblestone streets, and hidden gardens burst into bloom. While the tourist crowds sw...

WEEKEND WANDERLUST: 10 PERFECT SPRING & SUMMER GETAWAYS 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇲🇽

Let's be honest – we all need something to look forward to after a long winter. As the days get longer and temperatures rise, it's the perfect time to plan those quick weekend escapes that keep you...

WATERPROOF VS. WATER-RESISTANT: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

Not all bags handle water equally. You've probably discovered this the hard way if you've ever opened your bag after a downpour to find a damp laptop. At ALPAKA, we're committed to keeping your gea...